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Location :
Greece :: Crete :: Chania
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LandPlot for Sale in Crete, In a privileged location in Kounoupidiana, in Akrotiri, Chania, a 1044mē piece of land with a 400mē building density ideal to accomodate your new home or a profitable business!

This plot has a 23m facade to a municipal road and it is located in the upcoming district of Kounoupidiana in Akrotiri, a small town very close to the centre as well as to the airport with the entire necessary infrastructure.

Kounoupidiana is also close to all the beaches of the area, from the bay of Kalathas to the beaches of Marathi and Stavros.

An excellent location, the place to start planning your future on this sunny island!

Location

Akrotiri is a circular peninsula on the east side of Chania city. Akrotiri has a long history, a lot of monuments and even more natural beauties.

Along the coastline of Akrotiri someone can find all types of beaches, from small private ones to huge sandy beaches with lots of visitor, taverns etc. Most of Akrotiri Beaches are protected from the strong north winds of summer and are located in a short distance from the city (10-15 km).

Some of the beaches are available for water sports. The northern beaches, especially, are ideal for windsurfing, because of the winds. The taverns and restaurants of Akrotiri Chania ensure dishes of high quality. Also, in the small traditional cafes you can taste the local drink raki, combined with traditional tit-bits.

Also, in the center of the peninsula, on an extended table-land, there is the airport of Chania.

The area of Akrotiri disposes many interested sights. You can visit the picturesque, traditional villages close to Akrotiri, among which is the village Stavros, where the popular movie “Zorbas” was filmed, the beautiful villages Sternes, Kounoupidiana, Korakies, Pithari, Aroni and Marathi, which was the seaport of the ancient city Aptera.

It is also worth visiting some old and historic monasteries: the Monastery of Agia Triada (Trinity) built in 17th century, 20 km from Chania, the Monastery of Gouverneto of 16th century, 25 km from Chania and of course, the Monastery of Agios Ioannis (Saint John) of 7th century, which is the oldest in Crete. It is built on a steep ravine and you have to descend 385 stairs to get there. The Monastery is carved into the rock and the cave next to it was the place in which Saint John passed all his life, as a hermit. In the same area, between the two monasteries, there is the impressive cave of Arkoudiotissa or Arkouda (bear), which is called like this because of a stalagmite that has the form of the bear.

One of the most important sights in Akrotiri is the tombs of Venizelos family. In this place, which offers a spectacular, panoramic view of Chania, is buried the most important Greek politician and prime minister of 20th century, Eleftherios Venizelos.

Chania - Kydonia - AKROTIRI
East of Chania and at a distance of barely 15 km, following the road towards the International airport, is the peninsula called Kiamon in the old days and Akrotiri today. It is a historic peninsula associated with the liberation struggles of Crete. Akrotiri shapes the bay of Suda, one of the biggest natural harbours in Greece.Worth visiting:The Venizelos graves, 6 km from Chania, with a breathtaking view of the town The monastery of Agia Triada, 16 km from Chania. One of the few monasteries in Crete where monastic life is practised. The monastery of Gouverneto, 20 km from Chania, which has beautiful embossed decorations in Venetian style. The liturgies of Holy Week are atmospheric. Older than the monastery of Agia Triada, with old murals, it gives a feeling of seclusion and isolation. The beaches of Akrotiri. There are many beautiful beaches, such as Stavros, Kalathas, Tersanas, Loutraki, Marathi.Kalathas is a small natural bay on the edge of a ravine, with a quiet, sandy beach. Also visitors can swim to the islet which is very close by. The beach can be crowded in summer and at weekends. Very shallow and ideal for children.Stavros is another beautiful beach. One of the bays of the area gives the feeling of a lake because of its small size. In this area you can find an abundance of fish. At this place filmed the famous Alexis Zorbas and Stavros had its moment of fame.Loutraki, is a tiny beach with extremely crystal clear water.Marathi, discovered a few years ago by the inhabitants of Chania. It gets very crowded at weekends. Nice sandy beach with quite warm shallow water.